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About

Registered in January 2011, forgot about Etsy until Summer 2011. The Thread Locker on Etsy's volume is small because I have a specific idea of the quality and type of items I choose to sell. I throw lots of catches back and don't sell for quantity, I sell for the type of quality my customers want and deserve.

I generally offer well crafted vintage items that were made in the USA, but sometimes offer items from Europe and Japan. The country of origin of my items is really important-I never sell merchandise from sweatshops or merchandise originating from unfair labor practicing regions of the world.

Places like China, or India are a no go, due to their corrupt and inhumane leadership, which has led to an incredible lack of oversight in garment and goods labor. I find the exploitation of the people who you swore to serve as something evil, but they do it with impunity. Much of Asia is also on my shit list for how they treat their workers, with the exception being Japan, who have been leaders in manufacturing of nearly every facet of retail and trade for decades.

I can't consider selling much of South America's merchandise, banned from The Thread Locker for the same reason- unless I can tell if it's one off, from a smaller shop.

My passions are bringing you well preserved, scarce, classic vintage items at fair prices, and the best possible customer service. Everything is 100% satisfaction guaranteed and backed by a full refund, the reason for why you returned it doesn't matter to me.

Just send the item(s) back. Every sale is a thrill, as is my repeat customer base, I try to do everything I can to make repeat customers out of anybody who buys a Thread Locker item. If you read my feedback, you will see that I have a loyal cadre of admirers.

If you're looking for something in particular, please reach out with a message. My models are tough to get a hold of and that means I often have a closet load (I have a separate closet for sale material) of items that haven't yet been shot or listed.

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Shop members

Skylar Woodman

I’m a human services worker for a local non-profit and love my dayjob. I took my nose for finding quality vintage gear to Etsy in 2011 and it's been fun ever since.

Amos Arinda

Retired Model

Amos's ironing out all the details & seeking locales to open the first Tunisian cafe in Ann Arbor, as well as raising his baby boy Moises and Ishmael.
Fatherhood and 3 jobs colluded to force Amos into retirement from modeling for The Thread Locker.

Jerome David Magumba Balimunkwe

Novice Model

Shy but handsome model for The Thread Locker since February 2012. Recently admitted to the University of Michigan School of Music.

Pete Woodman

Model

My amazing brother, best friend, and tall model for The Thread Locker. He's also a computer wizard.

Shop policies

Last updated onSeptember 10, 2017

Thanks so much for checking out my shop! New items go up monthly or weekly, unless things are slow. If I sold everything I found that I was unsure of, I'd have hundreds of items sitting in the store.

I'm not that kind of seller.

Accepted payment methods

Visa

Mastercard

American Express

Discover

Apple Pay

Klarna

Sofort

Ideal

Paypal

GiftcardAccepts Etsy Gift Cards and Etsy Credits

Money Order

Returns and exchanges

I gladly accept returns, exchanges, and cancellations

Contact me within: 14 days of delivery

Ship items back within: 30 days of delivery

Request a cancellation within: 2 days of purchase

The following items can't be returned or exchanged

Because of the nature of these items, unless they arrive damaged or defective, I can't accept returns for:

Custom or personalized orders

Perishable products (like food or flowers)

Digital downloads

Intimate items (for health/hygiene reasons)

Questions about your order?

Please if you have any problems with your order.

Returns and exchange details

I'll refund your money if you don't like your item. I have perfect feedback and I work to keep it that way. I ask that you cover return shipping, though. I try to accurately describe my items and because they're all vintage, some pre-owned, this is of paramount importance to the both of us.